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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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